Ontario Residential Tenancy Agreement

ONTARIO RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT

THE PARTIES

1. This agreement is made in duplicate between

LANDLORD

Name

Address

City
Province
Postal Code

Phone (work)
Phone (home)

Email
Cell

-and-

TENANT(S)

Name(s)

THE OCCUPANTS

Name all adults and/or children who will occupy the premises

Type of Property

Only tenants and occupants named may live in the premises without written consent of the landlord.

THE PREMISES AND MANAGEMENT

2. The landlord will rent to the tenant and the tenant will rent from the landlord the following:

Street
City / Town
Postal Code

Tenant's mailing address (if different from above)

Tenant's Phone Number (work)
(home)

E-mail
Cell

Next of Kin
Emergency Contact Phone Number(s)

3. The current agent or property manager for the landlord:

Name

Address
Phone Number (work)
(home)

E-mail
Cell

4. The current superintendent for the building:

Name

Address

Phone Number
Emergency Phone Number

E-mail
Cell

SERVING OF DOCUMENTS

5. All Notices to Terminate or service of documents to the landlord shall be in writing and served in person, by registered mail, or by any other means authorized by the Landlord to:

the landlord / owner (and/or) the agent or property manager
the superintendent at the above noted addresses.

BEGINNING AND TERM OF AGREEMENT

6. The tenancy begins on the day of , 20 and this shall be the anniversary date.

The term is to run from year to year , from month to month , from week to week and the tenancy continues until the landlord or the tenant gives proper notice to terminate.

OR

The tenancy is for a fixed term, beginning on the day of , 20 and ending on the day of , 20.

AMOUNT OF RENT

7. The tenant will pay rent of $ per by:

Cash    Cheque    Other

Rent is due on the day of each month/week and is payable to

INCLUDED ITEMS

8. The following items, appliances, and services are included in the rent: (Check only those things that are included and provide additional information if required.)

stove    refrigerator    laundry facilities    dishwasher    furniture    carpets    window coverings

natural gas    cable service    heat    water    garbage collection    electricity

sewage disposal    other (define)

parking    # of spaces    space #

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TENANT

The tenant is responsible for the following:

Lawn care

Late payment charges

Snow removal

Returned cheque charges

Garbage removal

Parking @ $ / month # of spaces

Tenant insurance

9. Additional obligations

DEPOSIT

10. A deposit is not required

OR

A deposit of $ (not to exceed one month’s rent) will be collected by landlord.

INSPECTION REPORT

An inspection of the premises and the preparation of a written inspection report signed by the landlord and tenant and prepared within 1 day of the start of the tenancy and within 1 day of the end of the tenancy is recommended. If an inspection report is prepared, it shall form part of the agreement.

A form of inspection report is attached to the agreement.

An inspection report is not attached.

MISCELLANEOUS

11. The landlord and tenant promise to comply with the conditions set out in Schedule “A.” The tenant acknowledges receipt of the rules of the residential premises and residential property which are attached hereto as Schedule “.”

12. If the rent is unpaid one day after the due date, the landlord has the right to file an application to the Ontario Rent Tribunal for rent arrears. If the tenant does not pay the rent within two weeks, eviction can occur.

13. All Notices to Terminate must be in writing. The tenant must give 60 days notice in writing to the landlord before the rent is due.

14. This agreement is for the benefit of and is binding on the landlord and tenant and their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.

15. Any or all tenants signing this lease take full responsibility for all terms and conditions.

SIGNATURES

Attachments (Initials required)

The tenant has received a copy of the signed agreement within 21 days of the date of the signing of the agreement.

The tenant has read, signed, and received the rules and attachments to this agreement.

Other

SIGN BOTH COPIES SEPARATELY

ANY OR ALL TENANTS SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Schedule “A”

The following conditions apply where the relationship of landlord and tenant exists, regardless of any agreement, declaration, lease, waiver, or other statement to the contrary:

Conditions:

1. Sublet - The tenant may assign or sublet the residential premises to another person with the consent of the landlord.

2. Repairs - Landlord’s duties and tenant’s duties apply, including emergency repairs.

3. Locks - Neither the tenant nor the landlord may change or add a lock or security device unless both agree.

4. Entry of Residential Premises by the Landlord - Entry may occur only under permitted circumstances.

5. Pets and Smoking - If the tenancy agreement does not permit pets or smoking, the landlord may give a Notice of Termination.

6. Application of the Tenant Protection Act - Terms may not contradict rights or duties under the Act.

7. Arbitration of Disputes - A tenant has the right to apply for arbitration to resolve a dispute.

8. Additional Terms

(Write down any additional terms)